One of the oldest Pallas’ cats in captivity has died in Utah
Petenka was brought to Utah’s Hogle Zoo as part of a breeding program to save the species.
(Utah's Hogle Zoo) Petenka, a male Pallas' cat, died Sept. 8, 2024, at Utah's Hogle Zoo, at age 13, the zoo announced on Sept. 11, 2024.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.